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  1. Geomom

    Help me understand PAT vs boarding group

    The PAT and boarding groups are linked together, so earlier PATs have lower boarding group #s to clear out the waiting area. You shouldn't need to pick anything if you're using DCL transfer.
  2. Geomom

    ?'s and help needed with planning Hawaiian cruise

    You can also fly into Vancouver, Canada, but you do need a passport to fly there. Compare the cost of flying to Vancouver vs flying to Seattle, and then taking the bus or train to Vancouver. Make sure you arrive at least a day in advance.
  3. Geomom

    Garden Grill after changes a few months ago?

    These pics are from December 2023 at Garden Grill. I don't have any pics of the entree platter. Everything was tasty though!
  4. Geomom

    Garden Grill after changes a few months ago?

    Depending upon when you go, the dessert may change back to berry shortcake. They seem to do seasonal desserts, so Apple pie was the 'winter' dessert.
  5. Geomom

    Do you like the turn-down chocolates on DCL?

    I assume it's partnerships. I believe Ghirardelli used to partner with Disney, they used to have a presence at the Food and wine festival in the Horizon building, giving out free caramel chocolate squares and selling chocolate squares.. Now you see Mars brand candies in the Main St...
  6. Geomom

    How is Dream different than Magic/Wonder (other than larger)

    We had a hard time going from Wonder/Magic to Dream/Fantasy. We found the aft adult layouts confusing. Take a look at deck maps to familiarize yourselves before going. I found it easier to walk the promenade to enter the adult lounge area. The aft elevators are in the middle of Cabanas on...
  7. Geomom

    Do you like the turn-down chocolates on DCL?

    We take them home as well. I believe the current ones are Dove chocolate. They're much better than the 'Sleepy dwarf' no brand chocolate we had on our first DCL cruise in 2016. The 2018 ones were Ghirardelli. And our 2022 and 2023 were Dove
  8. Geomom

    The I Love BWV (yes, Hallways and Clown Pool too!) Thread

    I know you're on the BWV thread, but I wanted to mention that BLT and AKV Kidani have sleeping space for 5 (sleeper sofa and sleeper chair in living room) in the 1 bedroom and 2 full bathrooms.
  9. Geomom

    Please help me choose a room location …

    I'd do deck 5. I don't think any deck is too low. We did deck 9 forward elevator on the Fantasy and felt too much movement there. Did deck 7 forward elevator on Dream and didn't feel anything. There is less ship movement midship and low. Lifeboats are actually in line with deck 5, so they...
  10. Geomom

    Activities to do before sailing? Arriving 2 days before our sail date!

    Disney mini golf: Winterland Summerland (near Blizzard Beach) or Fantasia Gardens (by the Swan/Dolphin hotels) Disney Springs: free parking, and my Dad loves Raglan Road restaurant (Irish music and Irish step dancing), some free music sometimes at the band stand. I think they have a free...
  11. Geomom

    Should we try it?

    Check out the cost of an Oceanview on deck 2 for Disney Alaska. It's a little more than an inside but thousands less than a verandah. We did Disney Alaska in 2016 and are doing it again in 2025. Loved our deck 2 Oceanview with the large porthole!
  12. Geomom

    Should we try it?

    I would suggest the Dream or Fantasy for your family. There are tons of activities on Disney ships for all ages. Character meets (and random character encounters), recent Disney movies in the theater, older Disney movies by the pool, 3 Broadway style shows and entertainers as evening...
  13. Geomom

    Storage at the adult pools\ chair hogs

    I honestly don't understand the chair hogs who put stuff in them in the morning to 'reserve' them for the afternoon. There are plenty of us that just want a place to put our stuff while we're in the pool/sit while having food and will be gone before the chair hogs returns. I have no desire to...
  14. Geomom

    Stikine Icecap

    You will be fine. We did Alaska in 2016. At 10am they are still cruising to their destination. I think they didn't reach the fjord entrance until around Noon and it takes a couple hours at low speed to get to the glacier after that. I remember they had 2 glacier exploration excursions and 1...
  15. Geomom

    Embarkation Lunch - Where do you go?

    The beef empanada is tasty! I've done that and the leek and potato soup for a meal and dessert. Both carrot cake and the sundae. I got the muffuletta sandwich last time.
  16. Geomom

    BWV refurb is in full swing.

    All guesses...but. Weren't there a few BW view that didn't get the Murphy beds yet. Maybe they're installing those? There always seemed to be plumbing issues in that wing... maybe it still hasn't been fixed?
  17. Geomom

    Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2024 Edition

    Ug...We arrive 6/19...just missed being able to ride it again. Wait times were too long in March and thought we'd be able to do it in June. Lol, I mean it needs a refurb...but wish it closed after my trip!
  18. Geomom

    Embarkation Lunch - Where do you go?

    The embarkation sit down lunch is very limited even for someone with no dietary restrictions. And I say this as someone who prefers to go there over the buffet. 😂 Looking at a menu the only vegetarian items I see are the appetizer salad, maybe the cup of leek and potato soup (depending upon...
  19. Geomom

    How much do drinks cost at the bars?

    There are non alcoholic drinks of the days as well, a little cheaper than the alcoholic ones. Lots of smoothie type drinks. My 19 yr old loves them
  20. Geomom

    College Program Questions Thread, Pt 4

    Note that this is NOT a college, it is a program Disney has for current college students and recent college graduates (within 2 yrs). Generally you would apply 4-6 months before you want to start (when applications are open). You sign up for a 4-7 month time period, based on the dates...




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